Soperton is a city located in Treutlen County Georgia. Soperton has a 2024 population of 2,906. It is also the county seat of Treutlen County. Soperton is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,878 in 2020.
The average household income in Soperton is $49,949 with a poverty rate of 36.36%. The median age in Soperton is 40 years: 33.1 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soperton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,785 | 61.53% |
| White | 1,052 | 36.26% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,113 | 2.31 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Non Family | 536 | 1.19 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Female | 308 | 3.61 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Married | 230 | 3.17 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 39 | 2.36 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
46.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 506 | 25.21% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 7.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 4.14% |
| High School Graduate | 843 | 42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 175 | 8.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,028 | 605 | 35 |
| White | 959 | 818 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,026 | $0 | $73,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,403 | $59,722 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,482 | $28,800 | $35,972 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,400 | $41,333 | $20,682 |
| Overall | $35,060 | $32,328 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $44,012 | $55,000 | $43,779 |
$35,060
Average Earnings
$32,328
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Soperton residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,614 | 691 | 42.81% |
| White | 911 | 229 | 25.14% |
| Multiple | 49 | 16 | 32.65% |
36.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.53%
Male Poverty Rate
45.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soperton is Black, with 42.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soperton is White, with 25.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.56% |
| High School | 27.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.56% |
| Some College | 11.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.07% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,536 | $66,826 |
| Households | $32,995 | $49,949 |
| Married Families | $82,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $30,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 10.69% |
| Black | 31 | 2.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.28%
Born in Soperton
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.69% of Soperton residents were born in the United States, with 90.28% having been born in Georgia. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,941 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 2,934 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 2,927 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 2,920 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 2,913 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 2,906 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 2,899 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,903 | -19 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 2,922 | 44 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 2,878 | -243 | -7.79% |
| 2019 | 3,121 | 39 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 3,082 | 36 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 3,046 | 42 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 3,004 | -73 | -2.37% |
| 2015 | 3,077 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 3,083 | 85 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 2,998 | -99 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 3,097 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 3,107 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 3,123 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,824 | 27 | 0.97% |
| 1990 | 2,797 | -184 | -6.17% |
| 1980 | 2,981 | 385 | 14.83% |
| 1970 | 2,596 | -345 | -11.73% |